Border
/ˈbɔːrdər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA line that forms the edge or boundary of something.
/ˈbɔːrdər/
A line separating two countries or regions.
The border between the two countries was heavily guarded.
💡 Simply: The edge of something.
More Examples
He crossed the border illegally.
How It's Used
"The border between Mexico and the United States is heavily patrolled."
"The country's borders are closed due to the pandemic."
To form the edge or boundary of; to be next to.
/ˈbɔːrdər/
To form the edge or boundary of something.
The garden was bordered by a low stone wall.
💡 Simply: To put a border around something.
More Examples
The field is bordered by a river.
How It's Used
"The artist bordered the painting with a delicate gold frame."
Idioms & expressions
on the border of
Very close to; at the edge of.
"The village is on the border of the forest."
From Old French *bordure, from border 'edge, rim', from Old French borc 'edge, bank'
The word 'border' has consistently referred to boundaries, though its specific usage has evolved with changing geopolitical landscapes.
Memory tip
Think of a 'border' as the 'border' of a picture frame.